American Water-Lily

Nymphaea odorata is an aquatic plant that grows in freshwater habitats such as shallow lakes, ponds, and slow-moving waters. It is native to North America and has been reported in various regions, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Guyana. The species is known by several common names, including American white waterlily and fragrant water-lily. It is widely distributed across North America and has been documented in locations such as Vermont, Alabama, and the Laguna de Sonso in Colombia. Its broad range includes both Nearctic and Neotropical regions, and it has been recorded in numerous countries and subregions globally.